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Ely Arts Festival is on the look-out for local people who love drawing, have a passion for photography or are potty about painting to take part in the Picture Ely Art Challenge. #PictureEly is a free event taking place on Sunday 19th June, 10am to 3pm at Ely Market Square. The brief is to sketch, …
Gimme Something is the debut single from Cambridgeshire band Max Headroom. A song about anyone who’s trying to make their way in the world. We all make bad decisions, we all get jealous we all need someone to “Gimme Something” to get us through. With a barnstorming riff, a guitar sound that slaps you in …
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This popular Music Festival, set at the Mad Hatters Campsite just outside of Ely will run from 1st – 3rd July 2022. Music will be in plentiful supply, with more than 20 Bands performing over two stages throughout the Festival, and a Neon DJ event on the Friday night. The event is family friendly, with …
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Ely Market is hosting a weekend of fun community events to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. On Friday 3rd June, there will be a special Platinum Jubilee Celebration Market, and all the regular markets will take place as usual on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Platinum Jubilee Celebration Market is on Friday 3rd June, 9am-4pm. …
Ely City Women’s Institute members have been out in force to decorate Ely in honour of Her Majesty, The Queen becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The planning, preparation and work behind the scenes has been in the making since 2021 and members have been busing crocheting, making pom poms, creating …
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Pupils at Highfield Ely Academy were thrilled to receive several celebrity responses, including one from Her Majesty The Queen, after sending out letters with an invitation to ‘have an adventure with Flat Stanley’ – the character from the popular children’s book series. Nadine Long, a class teacher at Highfield Ely Academy, set her pupils the …
Pro Wrestling Ambush returns home to Ely Beet Sports and Social Club on 28th May for ‘You Know The Drill’. Pro Wrestling Ambush Men’s Champion TK Cooper will defend his belt against international wrestling star ‘Drilla’ Dan Moloney. Plus see all your favourites Sunshine Machine’s Chuck Mambo, ‘The Nigerian Kaiju’ Warren Banks, Spike Trivet, Mike …
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Brian Bignell was a freelance photographer in the early 1960s and took pictures of musicians on their way to stardom. Now residing in Ely, Brian certainly has some extraordinary photos, taken by him as he joined some of the most famous musicians in the world on their tours and gigs. Many, which are unpublished, are …
British boys’ choir Libera has chosen Ely Cathedral for its first major UK concert of 2022, when it will give one of the first live performances of music from its latest album, ‘IF’, which is already an international hit. This concert is likely to be a real celebration, bringing together ‘IF’ and Libera’s return to …
This Wednesday, The Old Hall, Ely, (Cambridgeshire) held an opening event at their newly constructed Orangery, an expansion of their Jacobean house, which offers an exclusive wedding and events venue, hotel and fine dining restaurant. The Orangery, for which plans were approved in March 2020, blends seamlessly with the beauty of the existing building, being …
On Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May, Year 5 pupils from Littleport Community Primary School assisted in decorating a new carnival eel, named ‘Eel-izabeth’, ready for the Queen’s Jubilee inspired Eel Parade on Sunday 5th June. Babylon ARTS commissioned artist Cary Outis to lead the sessions, tie-dyeing three sections of five metres of cotton muslin …
Join us on Saturday 21st May for a fun-filled family day out at Ely Museum, included with normal admission. Ely Museum is delighted to be celebrating its first birthday on Saturday 21st May! Join us as we mark this event, exactly one year later, with the festivities and fun that we were not able to …
The pandemic is over and the ladies of the Isle Singers are back in full voice and would like to invite you to come and join us at our concert on 28th June. It will be held in our beautiful and historic church of St Andrew, Witchford. A concert to celebrate Summer, it promises to be …
Tenacious King’s Ely student, Eleanor MacGillivray, has been certified the highest scoring contestant in this year’s European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad. Eleanor, who is in Year 13 at King’s Ely Sixth Form, is no stranger to academic achievements, particularly when it comes to Maths and other STEM subjects. However, Eleanor has just secured her highest Mathematical …
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Staff and pupils at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy are celebrating the results of their latest Ofsted inspection which found the school to be ‘Good’ in all areas. The academy, which is part of Meridian Trust, had the accolade of being rated ‘Good’ across all five key areas within Ofsted’s framework – quality of education, behaviour …
Three fabulous designs by young people in East Cambridgeshire have been selected to help East Cambridgeshire District Council celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Council ran an artwork competition over the Easter Holidays based on the theme “Plant a tree for the Jubilee.” Each winner will get to see their designs displayed on the side …
The time is fast approaching to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations that will be held in Ely and surrounding areas in June, and music will be featured in many for its nostalgia and inspiration. The St. Andrews Parish Church of Isleham is arranging a spectacular programme of just that at The Beeches Community Centre on Saturday June …
Ely City Women’s Institute members took on the craft of quilting as the activity for their May meeting. Highly skilled and experienced seamstress Pam Bedingfield prepared a simple and fun task to allow the group to have a go at making an octagon patchwork pattern. Supported by Members Sylvie and Linnie everyone got stuck in, …
A Table for the Nation will be unveiled in Ely Cathedral on Tuesday 17th May. The Fenland Black Oak Project has been working on this spectacular table for the last ten years. The giant Black Oak trunk was unearthed in 2012, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee year, from Wissington Fens, South West Norfolk. 10 years …
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Help experts survey the wildlife in your local area on 14th and 15th May, 2022 The New Life on the Old West (NLOW) team is inviting local people to join them on the weekend of 14th -15th May for some very special BioBlitz activities. Activities are taking place in Haddenham, Rampton and Cottenham or locals can …
In its first Ofsted inspection since opening in September 2017, Highfield Littleport Academy in Littleport, Ely has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. The academy, which is part of The Active Learning Trust, is an area Special School providing education with specific educational needs. The report, which was published following a visit from Ofsted inspectors …
As the new Principal at Littleport and East Cambs Academy, Lauren Phillips is already putting steps in place to allow the school, its staff and students to reach their full potential. Lauren, previously Vice Principal at Milton Keynes Academy, started her new role after Easter and is proud to be leading the school into its …
The City of Ely Council has recently installed three new defibrillators at some of their sites and wanted the public to be aware of their locations. These are located at Ely Cemetery, Beech Lane, on the side of the chapel; on the river front path near the Maltings and next to Jubilee Gardens and one …
The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour and his spectacular paper cut-outs were his final triumph. Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, a Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition from the Southbank Centre features 35 …
Skilful King’s Ely pupil, Isobel Holland, is celebrating achieving a place with the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT). Isobel, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, is not only going to benefit from the many opportunities that the leading arts organisation provides to young people, but she has already been cast for their …
Talented King’s Ely Student Secures Role with National Youth Music Theatre Read More »
The Ely Arts Festival voluntary committee are delighted to present the programme for Ely Arts Festival 2022, which runs from Friday 17th June to Friday 1st July. It includes a variety of events for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include professional theatre company Impromptu Shakespeare, who present an improvised Shakespeare play in The Maltings on Thursday …
The 30th April 2022 marked the graduation of the most recent Ely Runners Beginners’ course. This time, they celebrated at Littleport parkrun! A good handful of graduates completed the 5K at Littleport, whilst supported by some of their coaches and regular Ely Runners Club members! Everyone did amazingly! There was a smattering of 5K PBs! …
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Ely Radio and Ely Swishing are joining forces with FRESH to support their fundraiser to provide ramp access to their building. Sara Ford co-founder of FRESH on Broad Street in Ely explains the Fundraiser “For most of us, getting around on a daily basis is easy. We can walk upstairs, squeeze through tight spots and …
The Soham Benevolent association, organisers of Soham Carnival are looking forward to bringing you their great family fun day this Sunday 1st May 2022. From 9am until 1pm in the main arena is the infamous heavy horse show. The parade of floats commences from 1.00pm from Holmes lane in Soham, travelling through the town then …
Many of you know about Spotted in Ely, or SIE for short. We have been around a few years now in fact eight years to be precise. We started small created by Mark Cooney on social media and we grew and we grew and now we have over 30,000 followers. Many of you will have …
Good Vibes Locally as Spotted in Ely reaches over 30,000 followers Read More »
To mark the Platinum Jubilee Ely City WI wanted to pass on their congratulatory message to HM The Queen by way of a personalised card. One of our talented Committee Members, Pam Bedingfield, hand crafted the red, white and blue celebratory piece to mark Queen Elizabeth II accession to the throne in 1952. As the …
The Great British Spring Clean has now ended and up and down the Country nearly half a million bags of rubbish had been gathered. Ely City WI played their part in this too, with the help of equipment provided by Ely Litter Pickers. The campaign has a clear and simple aim which brings people together …
Hearty Congratulations are in order for Cadet Sergeant James Munday, of 1094 City of Ely Squadron, who recently passed his Solo Gliding Scholarship course at 644 Volunteer Gliding Squadron RAF Syerston. James attended a nine day residential course held over the Easter Holidays by 644 VGS. After a week of intensive flying lessons both practical …
Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) and Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) have confirmed their voluntary merger – and will be known as Meridian Trust. Under the new Meridian Trust, 23 CMAT primary, secondary and special schools have come together with five CPET primary schools, educating approximately 17,000 pupils. These schools include Ely College, Downham Feoffees …
Ely Foodbank is appealing to members of the public to continue donating essential food and other items to those in crisis as people across the UK face another sharp rise in living costs. Many of us will be feeling the squeeze from further food, fuel and energy price hikes hitting homes this month, with household …
Public thanked for foodbank donations as cost of living soars Read More »
Creative photography students at King’s Ely are celebrating success in two prestigious competitions. The King’s Ely Photography Department, which is run by Head of Photography, Antonio Longo, is of international acclaim. Not only do students achieve fantastic grades and ambitious outcomes, supported by the fact that all the facilities they need are on school site, …
Photography at King’s Ely goes from strength to strength Read More »
More than 90,000 discounted rail tickets for journeys on the Greater Anglia network are on sale from as little as £3 as the Great British Rail Sale gets underway today. From 19th April to 11.59pm on 2nd May, customers can save up to 50% off selected advance tickets on thousands of journeys across the whole …
We have recently celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Opening of Jubilee Gardens and several friends have got together to plan a relaunch of the Friends of Jubilee Gardens in this very special year, marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We would like to invite everyone who enjoys the gardens to come to our relaunch on …
Work to give Steeple Row in Ely a makeover which will see the area transformed into an elegant walkway and seating area is due to start on 19th April. East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council are working on a joint initiative to renovate the area which runs alongside Ely Cathedral’s Cross Green and is …
After two years of closure, artist Ted Coney is opening his pop-up gallery again on Ely’s Waterside from 24th April. His guided tours, which last about an hour show some of the oil paintings he has been making over the last fifty years. All his pictures have their starting point in family life and although he …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has underlined its commitment to going green by signing up to the Investors in the Environment accreditation programme. The Council, which declared a climate emergency in 2019, is the first local authority in Cambridgeshire to sign up to the scheme. It hopes becoming independently accredited as an Investor in the Environment …
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Community sports facilities across East Cambridgeshire are to be encouraged to apply for a share of a £300,000 grant. East Cambridgeshire District Council has made the money available as part of its Community Sports Facility Grants Scheme 2022-2025. The fund has been created to enable leisure providers to make sustainable improvements to the facilities they …
Community Sports Facilities to Benefit from £300,000 Grant Scheme Read More »
On Wednesday 6th April, a new exhibition: Three Sisters; An Art Journey opened at the Babylon Gallery, Ely. The exhibition brings together local Ely artist, Linda McCord with her two sisters, Helen Mangan from Dublin and Mary O’Mahony from London. All three of the artists share a love of art and though they each enjoy …
Soham Town Rangers are hosting a Car & Bike Show – the first in many years! On Saturday 16th April from 12-4pm, you can come and admire a selection of cars and bikes owned by people in and around the community of Soham. All donations from vehicle owners will be going directly to East Anglia …
Following Ely Rotary Club’s successful Big Band Show with Opus 17 at Ely College Needhams Hall, on February 12th, St. Andrews Parish Church in Isleham is repeating the performance in celebration of our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, on June 4th. The new programme by Opus 17 will be “Mainly Miller”, to remind everyone of 1945, when …
Spring is finally in the air, and, for some; it is in their step! Nights are drawing out and new beginnings are blossoming. With lots to look forward to we are all hoping that from here on we can all go at a steady pace and return to ‘normal’ – whatever that may be! Not …
Spring has Sprung, but Have You Found Your Bounce? Read More »
The Tithe Office at Oliver Cromwell’s House, an oak panelled room steeped in history has been featured in the novel “The Puritan Princess” by the one and only Miranda Malins. Not only has the Tithe Office, former administrative headquarters for Oliver Cromwell during his time as collector of the tithe, been immortalised in this incredible …
Writer and Historian Miranda Malins comes to Ely Read More »
Young people across East Cambridgeshire are being given the opportunity to design artwork to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The competition is being run by East Cambridgeshire District Council over the Easter Holidays and is based on the theme “Plant a tree for the Jubilee.” Three designs will be shortlisted by the Council and …
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Artwork Competition Launched for Young People Read More »
Jon Price and Andrew Scarlett have been recognised for services to Ely Runners and their local and wider community. Jon and Andrew, both Soham locals, are the Event Directors for Soham Village College parkrun, which they set up and now oversee. They are also club members of Ely Runners. Their award was announced at the …
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The Governing Bodies of King’s Ely in Cambridgeshire and Fairstead House in Suffolk announced a strategic partnership between the two schools by merger of their respective charities. This exciting decision will see Fairstead House – a leading independent nursery, pre-preparatory and preparatory school for children aged 0-11 based in Newmarket – join forces with King’s …
King’s Ely and Fairstead House Schools become “One Family” Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered what woodturning is all about, then here’s your chance to pop along and discover more about this wonderful craft. The Ely Guild of Woodturners is hosting its annual “woodturning hands-on day” on Saturday 23rd April from 10am till 3pm at the Little Thetford Village Hall, CB6 3HG. Entry is free! Fancy having …
Ely Markets are launching Foodie Friday, a new late afternoon/evening event, on Friday 15th April from 5-8pm. After the launch event, there will be a regular Foodie Friday on the last Friday of every month. The Foodie Friday launch on 15th April will feature a vibrant selection of food vans and stalls. Food will be …
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Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of the Media and Entertainment group Global, has distributed grants to 60 small charities and projects across the UK following its determined fundraising efforts in 2021. Thanks to the incredible generosity of listeners across Global’s radio brands – Capital, Heart, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X, Capital XTRA …
An East Cambridgeshire District councillor has been sanctioned for failure to comply with sanctions imposed by a previous subcommittee in July 2021 At a meeting of the Finance & Assets (Ethical Governance) Subcommittee on 18th March 2022, Councillor Matthew Downey, who represents the Ely East ward, was found to have failed to comply with 2 …
It’s Nov. 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in South-East Asia, a group of young US Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying, and maybe a little trouble in San Francisco. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, …
Wilburton Theatre Group brings Dogfight to a stage near you! Read More »
Residents, visitors, and green tourists alike are set to benefit if Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board gives Soham Town Council a major grant to link the town’s new railway station by a cycleway to the world-famous wetland habitat and beautyspot, Wicken Fen. Wednesday’s Board (30th March) is being asked by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson …
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East Anglia’s fragile wildlife populations are finding sanctuary at railway stations – thanks to the efforts of volunteers who have transformed land the equivalent of 34 tennis courts into eco-friendly gardens. Greater Anglia’s team of station adopters – who help to look after their rail stations for the benefit of their communities – increased the …
East Anglian Rail Stations are Quietly Nurturing the Green Shoots of an Eco-Revolution Read More »
Three new Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards were presented on Monday night at Ely Squadron. Sergeant Scarlet Minchin, Leading Cadet Rufus Hillier and Cadet Joe Bain all received their badges on Mondays parade night. Cadet’s Hillier and Bain achieved their awards with their school but just like Sergeant Minchin, they get to display their Bronze …
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East Cambridgeshire District Council has submitted its Relevant Representation response to Sunnica to the Planning Inspectorate. The Council has been working in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council, West Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council on their individual responses to the Sunnica proposal. Each has agreed to focus on their areas of expertise when compiling their Relevant …
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Local ‘land locked’ shanty band, ‘Isle ‘ave a Shanty’ launched their brand new album ‘Swinging the Lamp’ with a rousing, stomping and ultimately emotional set in the Glebe Hall in Sutton on Saturday – the very room in which they recorded it. Invitations were sent to those who had supported them on their journey so …
On Monday at Ely Squadron, we presented our two newest Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers with their certificates of appointment as Air Training Corps Civilian Instructors. CI Callum Hodge previously served as a Cadet Senior NCO in Hampshire Wing and CI Rory Donoghue who, up until December, was our Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer. Both Callum and …
On Thursday 3rd March, Babylon Gallery launched ‘The Joy of Play’ exhibition by Kester Matine. The whimsical, yet bold exhibition celebrates the freedom of character creation and invites visitors to embrace the joy of creating. Kester Matine is a Cambridge based artist and illustrator, and was awarded an Arts Council England grant in order to …
Heading quickly towards Spring, members of Ely City’s Women’s Institute have been able to make the most of their monthly meet ups and enjoy friendship, conversation and a range of activities. March’s meeting was jam-packed (although not in the traditional WI sense of course!). The guest speaker was Marie Brown from Inheritance Legal Services in …
A talented young designer at King’s Ely is celebrating victory in a prestigious competition. John-Oswald Crichton, 17, was one of eight Fashion and Textile Design students at King’s Ely to be shortlisted in the national Stitch Festival Dressmaking Competition, which was held as part of the Stitch Festival at London’s Business Design Centre from March …
King’s Ely Student is a Winner in National Fashion Design Contest Read More »
Over 60 delegates came together to celebrate International Women’s Day at Peterborough Cathedral and the 2022 theme #BreakTheBias. Delegates heard the journey of Julie Spence OBE QPM and how she battled obstacles in a male dominated world to become Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire in 2005 before being appointed Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire in 2017. During …
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On Sunday, Ely Squadron took a minibus full of cadets to The Royal Air Force Museum at IWM Hendon in North London. Whilst the weather outside was frightful the welcome indoors from the Museum Staff was delightful. The cadets and accompanying staff enjoyed learning about the history of The RAF and Air Power. The impressive …
It’s been a busy week for one of Ely Squadron’s Cadets James Munday. A week ago James spent the weekend at RAF Henlow as a Corporal on his Junior Non Commissioned Officers Course run by the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Training Team. Returning to Ely Squadron Headquarters last Monday, James was promoted to the rank …
The Lighthouse and Countess Free Church are excited to be working together again to host a fresh, new annual event for young people in Ely and the surrounding areas. On Saturday 19th March they will open their doors across both sites to young people in school years 7-9 for the first ever Revive day. Revive …
Some bin collection days are to be changed across East Cambridgeshire from 28th March 2022 to improve service efficiency for residents and reduce carbon emissions. Households are being sent a letter informing them of the changes which will involve blue, green, and black sack routes. Some areas will not be affected by the changes. East …
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Soham Village College parkrun will mark International Women’s Day on Saturday 5th March! The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable …
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The Cambs Youth Panel – most commonly known for their work supporting students who don’t have access to technology by distributing free computers – are using their talents to venture into the dramatic arts. Members of the Panel have written a musical production entitled ‘The Evil that We Do’. The play, set in a fictional …
Sioux Cooke has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Lantern Community Primary School, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust. Sioux, who took up her new position earlier this term, has joined the team at Lantern Community Primary School with a wealth of experience in the education sector. Sioux has held several Deputy Headteacher …
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New posters are on display at Ely rail station to encourage passengers passing through to stop and discover the area. The new poster boards and large posters – which display images of the city’s attractions such as the cathedral, waterways and town centre – have been funded by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP), Community …
New Rail Station Posters Highlight Delights of Ely to Boost Tourism Read More »
Thanks to a successful bid at auction, supported by Art Fund and the Arts Council England / V&A Purchase Grant Fund, The Stained Glass Museum has acquired the last window designed and cartooned by renowned Irish Arts and Crafts artist Wilhelmina Geddes (1887-1955). The Faith, Hope and Charity window was designed for the now deconsecrated St Paul’s Church, Battersea, London. Wilhelmina …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has today (22 February) announced it is launching a new £2 million Growth and Infrastructure Fund to support sustainable projects for local communities. The Council also confirmed it will be freezing its element of Council Tax again in 2022/2023 for the ninth year running. It is the only district, county or unitary authority …
A Living History event Saturday 26th February, with Roman soldiers, merchants, shield painters and engineers to chat about what life was like in Britain in the Roman period. Ely Museum are delighted to welcome the versatile and talented team from Britannia, who have portrayed life in Roman times in the British Isles in museums and …
Cineworld Day to take place this Saturday February 26th. Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has announced its first ever ‘Cineworld Day’ to take place on Saturday, February 26th, 2022. A grand celebration of the nation’s love of cinema, the inaugural Cineworld Day will take place in all corners of the UK as Cineworld reduces …
Rail passengers are being advised to only travel if their journey is absolutely essential on Monday morning as Greater Anglia will be running a very reduced service which could be disrupted at short notice as another storm is sweeping across East Anglia. Just like on Friday last week – when Storm Eunice brought severe disruption …
An employee of East Cambridgeshire District Council is celebrating after being awarded the accolade LABC Newcomer of the Year at a recent awards ceremony in London. Jarred Parisi, 23, from Ely, is a member of the Council’s Building Control Team and was nominated for the award by Craig Smith, Building Control Team Leader, who has …
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Rail passengers are being advised to only travel if their journey is essential, as Storm Eunice is forecast to sweep through East Anglia with gale-force winds. Greater Anglia is reducing its train service on Friday 18th February, as Network Rail is imposing speed restrictions across the network because of the impacts of the storm, which …
After two years’ absence we are back! On July 3rd we will return with all the usual stalls, fun fairs and arena entertainment. We are planning a special show. The ever-popular Raft races will also be back. Now is the time to get a team and build your raft. The more rafts the merrier. This …
Members of Ely City’s Women’s Institute got together for a Valentines themed meeting on 14th February. Celebrating all things friendship, the group got stuck in with a ‘speed greeting’ session to find out all about everyone and their hobbies and interests. The WI is a unique organisation and is the largest women’s organisation in the …
Greater Anglia managers will be at Ely railway station later this week to answer any questions from customers. Managers will be on hand to speak with customers at Ely on Thursday 17th February, between 7am and 9am. Managers will be available to discuss planned refurbishment works at the station, which include a new ticket office, …
Jubilee Gardens, one of Ely’s most popular open spaces, will celebrate 20 years since it was officially opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 11th February. The beautiful riverside gardens form part of a green corridor between the River Great Ouse and Ely City Centre and feature a bandstand, mature planting and a …
Police and Crime Commissioner, Darryl Preston yesterday (10th February 2022) thanked all those who responded to his recent survey about funding policing in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough over the coming year. The increase to the policing part of council tax, supported by the county’s Police and Crime Panel on 2nd February, means that the county will have more …
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents set to see record police officer numbers Read More »
Major work to repair and strengthen four bridges in Cambridgeshire starts on Friday 18 February. The work will include repairs to bridges in St Ives, Little Paxton, the A142 at Mepal and the A10 at Littleport and may cause some disruption. It will involve repairing and strengthening bridge joints on three of the bridges (including replacing the bearings, which support the bridge, on St Ives Viaduct) and brick …
Nominations are now officially open for the Activity in Action Awards 2022 hosted by Living Sport, celebrating the individuals and organisations who have made a positive impact through sport and physical activity. The awards have eight categories to enter and will recognise and celebrate the impact of individuals, groups, clubs, schools, workplaces and communities across …
The last opportunity to enjoy the traditional Big Band sound live is fast approaching, for this Saturday (12th February) at 7pm for 7.30 start is the evening of the first live music show by Ely Rotary Club with Opus 17 appearing after a 5-year break. A selection of the nostalgic songs from Glenn Miller and the …
On February 4th last week, Spotted in Ely held its first ‘Pay it Forward Day’. The idea was created by Alison Cooney, wife of the late Mark Cooney, as a way of marking their first Wedding Anniversary. Mark sadly passed away peacefully last year, after a short battle with Cancer. Alison said, “I wanted to …
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On Sunday, 1094 City of Ely Squadron Cadets, Staff and Civilian Committee gathered together with the cadet’s parents and siblings to celebrate The 81st Birthday of the Air Training Corps and Her Majesties 70th Jubilee at Sutton Church. The service by Squadron Padre, the Reverend Alan Jesson, focussed on “Service to others” by Cadet Forces …
On Tuesday 1st February, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony on Monday 7th February, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years. The exhibition includes artworks …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced Read More »
Ely and District CAMRA are holding our 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival at the Maltings, Ely on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th February. We should be showcasing 83 beers and 12 ciders. We have mainly used Local breweries within 35 miles of Ely. We will have a brewery bar featuring local breweries Downham Isle, Mile Tree, …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has become the first council in the country to run a new programme dedicated to helping schools achieve Ofsted’s sustainable development goals. It gives schools the fantastic opportunity to showcase their amazing environmental work for the benefit of pupils and the wider community. This could include improving energy use, reducing paper, plastic or food waste, or maintaining the school …
Schools in East Cambs Given Opportunity to Sign Up for Eco Charter Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Health and Happiness event is returning to residents’ screens once again. The Health and Happiness idea was first launched back in 2016 when the Council held an event at Ely Country Park featuring demonstrations and guidance from local organisations that encourage people to make positive changes to their health and happiness. …
Virtual Health and Happiness Event Returns to East Cambs Read More »
Schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support to help people receive the best possible education and gain the skills and knowledge needed to unleash their potential. Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire has welcomed the news that schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support as one of 55 new Education Investment Areas under plans …
Boost for schools in South East Cambridgeshire under Government’s Levelling Up Read More »
Calling all children and their families in Ely and surrounding areas! There is a brand new junior parkrun at Ely Pocket Park! junior parkrun is a free timed 2km run/walk for children aged 4 to 14 yrs, takes place in a safe and secure environment overseen by experienced volunteers. It starts at 9 am, every …
Greater Anglia is adding more weekday services from Monday 7th February in anticipation of more people travelling to work in the wake of Plan B restrictions being lifted. More trains will run on all the main routes into London Liverpool Street from Ipswich, Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend Victoria, Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford East. The intercity …
Businesses in East Cambridgeshire which lost significant trade because of the Omicron variant are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for a one-off COVID grant of up to £6000. Hairdressers, mobile caterers, beauticians and taxi drivers are among the list of businesses that could be eligible for the eighth round of the Additional …
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Patients who use St Mary’s surgery in Ely will soon benefit from new and improved facilities following the approval of full planning permission to carry out renovation works, and a funding boost. Through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), East Cambridgeshire District Council has provided £750,000 worth of funding, which alongside funding from NHS England and …
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Our climate is changing as a direct result of human activity, and the impacts of climate change are already being felt across the world. The WI has a proud history of taking action to protect the environment and Climate Change is a key priority for us. As a founding member of The Climate Coalition (www.theclimatecoalition.org), …